Since 1982, a commitment to providing the highest quality natural and organic foods, great customer service and ongoing consumer education has been central to the Tidal Creek philosophy. This community-owned cooperative food market takes pride in offering the most healthful foods and products available at the best possible prices. Their buyers look for organically produced foods from local growers, small farms and companies that share the co-op's high standards. Among the offerings at Tidal Creek shoppers will find fresh, natural and organic foods, including certified organic produce, hormone-free dairy products, chemical-free and organic meats, local eggs, frozen prepared foods and desserts and a wide variety of packaged grocery items. Also available are organic bulk items (whole grains and flours, cereals, herbal teas, beans and pasta and natural snack foods are a few examples), health and beauty aids (vitamins, supplements, and herbs), aromatherapy oils, organic wines and microbrewery beers. Tidal Creek features a deli and intimate cafe complete with a natural and organic salad bar, numerous grab-and-go sandwiches and meals, baked goods, coffee, organic juice bar and a smoothie bar. More than just a grocery store, the co-op is the place to enjoy a delicious, healthful meal or snack and keep up with the latest in the Wilmington healthy lifestyle community. While Tidal Creek is community-owned and operated, you don't have to be an owner to shop there; everyone is welcome. It is open seven days a week, Monday through Saturday from 8 AM to 8 PM and Sunday 9 AM to 8 PM.